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Switching Through Worlds: Must-Play Games Across Platforms
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items These are the games I can’t stop recommending! From Switch favorites to standout titles on other consoles, each one has made my gaming journey unforgettable. Hope you find a new favorite too!
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Popular stores to purchase games
Game Consoles
Owned Games
Upcoming Games
Popular stores to purchase games
These are my store recommendations to shop online for your favourite game titles.
Gamestop is a great store for your gaming shopping do you have one in your town?
Nintendo Switch Games | GameStop
Alot of us shop at target and of course they have a gaming section check out the latest titles here.
Switch : Target
Walmart especially in Canada has some of the best deals when games are getting older. This is where we go if the kids are hand picking what they want.
switch | Walmart Canada
These gift cards are digital and can be used as soon as you get the code in your email. This is great also for a reward for kids doing well in school.
Roblox eGift Card
Game Consoles
We own 4 consoles in our home and more are coming out here is where to get the best deals.
This is the best deal currently on the Deluxe Switch comes with Mario Cart but also online subscription. Also there is a new console coming out next fall so watch for price drops.
Nintendo Switch OLED: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Mario Kart 8 doesn't come with the steering wheel you need to purchase it separately and I suggest getting 2 one for each player. It is not required to play the game tho.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Wheel (nintendo Switch), Available Now
Additional switch controllers help to play multi player games like Just Dance that can be more than 2 players. Also having an extra set later on helps when controllers start to malfunction over time.
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controller (L/R), Nintendo Switch
The white one is less expensive but it is Disc free if you want the BluRay option it is the Black Console
Xbox Console Series X White All Digital
Wireless controllers for the X box Series X console for additional players or to get the colour skin you are excited to play with.
Xbox Wireless Controller – Pulse Red for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows Devices, Xbox Controller
Headphones for Xbox and compatible with PC and Switch devices. This is great for the gamer in your life.
Turtle Beach® Stealth™ 500 – Black Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One, Bluetooth®: iOS, Android, PC, Nintendo Switch™, & other Bluetooth® Equipped Devices, Xbox Series X/S
This charging dock is compatible with Xbox Xss/Xsx/X-1/X/S-Elite it has 4 rechargeable batteries and I think its worth it especially if you game hard.
Controller Charger Station with 4x5520mWh Rechargeable Battery Compatible with Xbox One/Series X|S Controller,Controller Charging Dock for X
PS5 with NBA Free game. We love our PS5 and it has been great with all the upcoming digital games.
PS5 Digital Edition – NBA 2K25 Bundle
So the charging station is Playstation brand it holds 2 controllers and just clicks in to charge.
DualSense Charging Station
Red PS5 controller this is our favourite colour but of course it comes in many colours.
PlayStation®5 DualSense™ Wireless Controller – Volcanic Red, PlayStation 5
The playstation 5 headphones are unique as they have built habitique feedback which makes the gameplay more emersive.
Sony PULSE Elite Wireless Gaming Headset for PlayStation 5
We attempted the ps4 version of VR and at the time motion was too much for us but technology gets better I would recommend this for 13+
PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain™ Bundle, Climb to new heights
Are you planning to get the New Switch2 it looks really kool I'm excited to see the games coming
Nintendo Switch 2 | Walmart Canada
PlayStation 5 Camera for if you are a twitch Streamer or going live through Playstation.
PlayStation 5 HD Camera (UAE)
This is going to be the it gaming system of the season and they paired it in a bundle with the new pokemon game smart move
Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Legends Z-A Bundle
Owned Games
We have quite the collection of games check them out. the ones my kids love.
I have spent countless hours shaking trees and enjoying the adventures of animal crossing. It's a great game if you want to relax.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch
Purchased these games early on for my daughter she is now 9 and finally interested however getting to start with Sword and Shield because Arceus & Violet feel a bit more open world. Its different this is closer to what we remember as kids.
Pokemon Sword - Nintendo Switch
I loved Mario as a child and I am so happy to share this one with my daughter it gives a really classic fun feel.
Super Mario Bros. U: Deluxe - Nintendo Switch
If you are trying to get more fit this game is a great investment. It creates game play based on your activity out put by doing jogging on the spot, arm squeezes, squats and more.
Ring Fit Adventure - Nintendo Switch
This game is strange and wonderful you roll a ball and absorb the maps contents to make new worlds. I find the music repetitive however it is a fun game to play.
Katamari Damacy: Reroll - Nintendo Switch (Digital)
My youngest daughter is obsessed with Princess Peach so we got it for her most recent birthday I am eager to see her play it more.
Princess Peach™: Showtime! (Nintendo Switch), Nintendo Switch
This game is amazing hands down a great buy its 2 games in one and the power ups on the super mario game is so fun.
Super Mario™ 3D World + Bowser’s Fury (Nintendo Switch), Nintendo Switch
My kids have played this over the last 4 years and they are obsessed. I really like that it builds their creativity.
Minecraft (Nintendo Switch), Nintendo Switch
This is the trilogy I loved this game growing up my oldest daughter hasnt really given it a chance and Im butt hurt about it.
Activision Spyro Reignited Trilogy (Nintendo Switch)
This is really great for parties you can play alot of mini games which keep it entertaining with defeating your friends.
Super Mario Party (Nintendo Switch), Nintendo Switch
My oldest child just finished the entire gameplay and seemed to really enjoy this 3D rendition of Mario.
Super Mario Odyssey (Nintendo Switch), Nintendo Switch
My oldest daughter seemed to really enjoy this game Im not sure how we came to have it but its fun nonetheless.
Spongebob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated (Nintendo Switch), Nintendo Switch
2D scroller that my oldest is currently playing and she seems to like it I havent played this one yet
Super Mario Bros.™ Wonder (Nintendo Switch), Nintendo Switch
Arceus is fun I really like the mechanics of this game and that it is more open world you can go where you like.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus (Nintendo Switch), Nintendo Switch
This was such a vibe growing up and really wished the girls liked it but they hardly touch it but I still play it.
Crash Bandicoot (Nintendo Switch), Nintendo Switch
My oldest was obsessed with this Kirby game she has a couple other ones but this one was top tier and she even goes back to it even though she has completed the game.
Kirby Star Allies (Nintendo Switch), Nintendo Switch
We bought this game to include our youngest child in gaming nights and it is fun but for the adults and oldest child it sits on the shelf unless we make a plan to play it.
Carnival Games for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch
My oldest and I spent alot of time playing yoshis island together it is different from the orignal but still very fun.
Yoshi’s Crafted World (Nintendo Switch), Nintendo Switch
Upcoming Games
These titles are ones we have not played yet or are up and coming what do you think are good buys.
I have never played Atari but I have always heard about the games from my parents this likely wouldn't be exciting for my children but would definitely be interesting for me to discover.
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Expanded Steelbook Edition - Nintendo Switch
We just finished watching Sonic 3 and seeing this game now. What do you think of the sonic games that have come out for the switch?
SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS (SWITCH)
So this is old news but I really think it would be a kool game to have its like AR where you control car around your house and get to make a virtual obstacle course which I think is really kool.
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit™ -Mario™ Set (Nintendo Switch), Nintendo Switch
I always love to try Disney type games let me know in the comments is this one worth a buy?
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed - Nintendo Switch
2025 edtiion 50% off currently go check it out especially if you didnt try 2024 this game is great for parties
Just Dance 2025 Limited Edition - Nintendo Switch (Code-in-Box)
We do not have this in our collection but I know sooo many who swear by this game and is good for parties
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Nintendo Switch), Nintendo Switch
Mario golf was a really good game on the previous console we do not have it because I do not know if it would entice my 2 girls
Mario Golf™: Super Rush (Nintendo Switch), Nintendo Switch
DK games hold a place in my heart but we havent yet bought one for the girls to try. Which DK game was your favourite?
Donkey Kong Country™ Returns HD
This is the one mario game I wish we had it is so nostalgic and hope to get it one day
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
This article showcases all the new games coming out this month you can't beat Mario kart but the Zelda expansion is really kool as well
Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 games – June 2025